Wisdom Keepers classes take place rain, snow or shine. If we are forced to cancel a class due to extreme weather conditions we will issue you a refund or credit for that class only.There are no refunds due to illness, injury or scheduling conflicts.

No, but the second class of Apprentice of the Wild covers safe knife use and a short, easy carving exercise. The ability to use this tool safely and efficiently will serve your child their entire life. I will have extra knives available for use if your child doesn’t have one. Also, as a parent, you are welcome to request that your child opt out of knife use.

The knife to purchase is either a locking blade (folding) knife or a fixed blade (sheath) knife. Please don’t bring a Swiss Army type knife that folds without locking, because the blade is susceptible to closing on little fingers. All sporting goods stores carry a variety of knives. I prefer a knife with a comfortable handle for ease of carving and with a simple edge (serrated edges are a gimmick that are hard to sharpen). The best knife for the price (less than $20) is made by Mora of Sweden; the Scout has a hand guard and rounded tip for the youngest students; older children will appreciate the Companion or Classic. If your child does not have a knife, I will have a couple of extra ones for them to use.

Yes! Please contact us with your interests and we will be happy to work with you. If you are part of a group or have friends that would like to join a class, that makes scheduling something new much easier.

Chris: I’m pretty fond of ant lemonade. You find a nest of thatch ants, which are common in the NW, and use a twig (like a chimpanzee) to draw them out and then tap them into a glass of water. The ants spray formic acid which tastes almost identical to citric acid. Remove the ants (optional), add some sweetener, and voila!